Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers DL Casey Hampton said he plans to play at least one more season, if not for the Steelers, then for another NFL team. The Steelers are prepared to move on without him despite the fact he started all 16 games in 2012.

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Casey Hampton thinks he can play a few more years, and he said he could definitely see himself playing for another team in order to make that happen. Hampton will be an unrestricted free agent next season. He is the oldest player on the current defense at 35 years old.

Pittsburgh Steelers NT Casey Hampton (knee, elbow) has not played in the preseason, but he went through his most extensive practice Monday, Aug. 27, since coming off the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list. "It felt good to be out there," said Hampton. "I didn't practice the whole camp so it felt good to be out there." Head coach Mike Tomlin said he was uncertain if Hampton would see snaps in the preseason finale. However, Hampton vowed to be ready for the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos.

Pittsburgh Steelers NT Casey Hampton (knee, elbow) recently had minor surgery on his left elbow. He is also recovering from surgery on his knee, but that isn't viewed as a problem. Hampton said he isn't worried about his knee at all and just has to wait for his elbow to heal before returning to action. His goal is to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.

Pittsburgh Steelers NT Casey Hampton (knee) has resumed working out in his return from a torn ACL. General manager Kevin Colbert believes Hampton will start the year on the PUP, making him ineligible to play until after the Steelers' sixth game of the year.

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Casey Hampton (knee) said he is confident that he will be ready for the start of the regular season and will not have to go on the Physically Unable to Perform list. General manager Kevin Colbert said Hampton has dealt with the injury before and knows when he will be ready.

Pittsburgh Steelers DL Steve McLendon could start at nose tackle in Week 1 with DL Casey Hampton (knee) likely to begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. "Everybody wants to discard McLendon. Let me tell you this, hold your opinion until the season is over," defensive line coach John Mitchell said. "I'm just saying keep your opinion until after the season, (then) you make the decision."

The Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured the final year of DL Casey Hampton's three-year, $21 million contract, according to a league source. Under the restructure, Hampton reduced his base salary to $2.8 million and his workout bonus is gone, reducing his cap number by $3.09 million.

There is a strong possibility that salary cap and injury considerations might prompt the Pittsburgh Steelers to release five-time Pro Bowl performer DL Casey Hampton (knee). He is recovering from surgery Jan. 27, to repair an anterior cruciate ligament injury. He wants to play in 2012, but will count $8 million against the salary cap in 2012.

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Casey Hampton (knee) will undergo surgery Friday, Jan. 27, to repair an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Hampton wants to play next season but could be released this offseason because he counts $8 million against the salary cap in 2012.

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Max Starks (knee) and DT Casey Hampton (knee) suffered anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the Wild Card playoff game and are scheduled to be examined Monday, Jan. 9, to see if they need surgery.

Pittsburgh Steelers DL Casey Hampton (shoulder) expects to return in Week 8 against the New England Patriots. He has missed the past three games due to a shoulder injury. "I don't want any more rest," Hampton said. "I'm ready and excited about being back out there."